Philippe Jardin

Philippe Jardin has a variety of work experience spanning over several decades. Philippe is currently the Head of Defense Market at ESRI France since April 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of President at Yvelines Reserve Officers Association starting in 2009. From 2013 to 2021, Jardin worked at the French Ministry of Defence in an undisclosed role. Other notable positions include President IdF at UNOR from 2014 to 2018, Europe Middle East & Africa Sales Director at Powerwave Technologies from 2010 to 2013, and Africa Operations Leader and Quality and Business Operations Leader at Nortel from 2005 to 2009. Jardin also held various management roles at Nortel Networks from 1994 to 2005 and was a GSM/BSS System Integration/Validation Manager at Matra Communication from 1991 to 1994. Philippe began their career as a Tests Engineer at Steria from 1988 to 1991. Overall, Jardin's work experience demonstrates extensive leadership and management roles in the defense, telecommunications, and technology industries.

Philippe Jardin began their education in 1984 at Lycée de Kerichen in Brest, where they completed their Classes préparatoires TSI. Philippe then went on to attend Université de Bretagne Occidentale from 1986 to 1989, earning a Master 2 (M2) degree in Ingénierie des télécommunications. In 2010, Philippe pursued an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, which they completed in 2010. During that time, they also attended Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. In 2014, Philippe participated in a fellowship program at IHEDN, specifically the 195th Regional Session.